Honda's upcoming Prelude sports coupe is undergoing testing at the 'Ring, and there's a good chance it will have a manual transmission.

The hybridized 2026 Prelude sports coupe closely resembles the two near-production concepts revealed over the past 12 months

The return of the Honda Prelude for the 2026 model year has generated a lot of buzz from automotive enthusiasts alike. But while the Honda faithful would have preferred the return of a high-revving VTEC engine and a manual transmission,

Honda is one of the best in the world at creating engagement, but it's leaving a key ingredient out of the new Prelude.